Vanilla Almond Butter

Ingredients

• 1 cup of dry-roasted almonds
• 3 tablespoons almond oil (if you don't have almond oil-try a neutral oil with a couple drops of almond extract)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (Mexican or homemade preferred)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 fresh vanilla bean

Directions

1. 1

   In a food processor combine almonds, almond oil, vanilla extract, and sugar.

2. 2

   Blend until smooth.

3. 3

   Remove vanilla paste from inside bean and add paste to mixture.

4. 4

   Blend to combine.

5. 5

   For best flavor, chill for 24 hours prior to serving.

6. 6

   Serve with vanilla or cinnamon graham crackers, apples or other fruit, on toast, muffins, or put in smoothies! Enjoy!